News, September 2007

The Junction lands deal for first HomeStore+More in UK

The Junction has confirmed that the first HomeStore+More store is soon to open in the UK at its retail park in Aylesbury. The retail group, Home Retail, has taken 20,000sq ft at The Junction Cambridge Close retail park at Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. The store is due to open on Friday 19 October. The Junction has recently completed Phase 4 of their £35million redevelopment of Cambridge Close Retail Park, which has revitalised the northeastern sector of Aylesbury Town Centre and secured the positive renewal of the site into a mixed-use scheme. Family fast food restaurant KFC is also due to open a 2,500sq ft restaurant on Cambridge Street in November, following the opening of Frankie and Benny's earlier this year. John Gatley, Managing Director at The Junction says: "We are delighted to be able to offer and accommodate Home Retail with the space that they require for their first UK HomeStore+More outlet. At The Junction, we always endeavour to provide flexibility and an opportunity for retailers to take space which best suits their business needs. The Junction Cambridge Close retail park provides a great variety of stores - from DIY and furniture retailers to high street names and family friendly eateries, which contribute to the all-round shopping experience in Aylesbury. Adding HomeStore+More will compliment this tenant mix." He added: "Phase 5 is now underway and a management suite and public WCs will soon be completed. These new developments will provide further support to retailers and customers, a significant addition to the recently completed refurbishment project." Stores at The Junction Cambridge Close Retail Park include Wickes, Comet, Argos, Allied Carpets, Harveys, Dreams, Sportsworld, Carpetright and Paul Simon.